Michel Chikwanine Video

Michel Chikwanine was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where, growing up he witnessed the rape of his mother and saw his father being tortured for his different political beliefs. Age five Michel was kidnapped by the army, who spent two weeks attempting to brainwash him and make him into a child soldier, however he ran away and fortunately was reunited with his family. Michel along with his mother and sister moved to Canada in 2004 where he attended school and realised he wanted to tell his story and make a difference to the lives of other children who are suffering. He is an accomplished motivational speaker with an inspiring story to tell.